Certification from a globally recognised brand like SQNet gives customers, employees, and stakeholders added confidence that environmental performance improvement is an organisational priority.

Environmental compliance
ISO 14001 certification can help you comply with legal requirements by providing a systematic approach for identifying and addressing current and future legislation.
Managing environmental risk
ISO 14001 can help to manage and improve performance in key areas such as energy usage, waste reduction and sourcing of raw materials - reducing the likelihood of clean-ups, litigation and associated reputational damage. Certification demonstrates that environmental risks are being managed, and improvements against specific targets are always being made.
Credibility and competitive edge
Being independently assessed against ISO 14001:2015 increases your credibility and provides a competitive edge over non-certified businesses when competing for business.
Cost reduction
By promoting continual improvement against environmental objectives, ISO 14001 can help drive more efficient use of raw materials and enhanced performance, leading to cost reductions.
Easy integration
ISO 14001 follows the Annex SL framework, the high-level structure for modern ISO Standards. The Annex SL structure ensures consistency and compatibility between the different management system standards and allows for a straightforward and harmonised implementation of multiple standards (integrated management systems). ISO 14001 easily integrates with all new and revised ISO management system standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001.

Our services blend remote and on-site audits activities to provide unrivalled insight and expertise. Using secure, remote technology, we can provide a fast and flexible way to maintain your audit schedule, help reduce carbon footprint associated with travel, and minimise health and safety risks for people working on hazardous sites or hard-to-reach areas. Outcomes are consistent with on-site audits, so the integrity of your audit and accredited certification remains exactly the same.

The path that your organisation takes to achieve ISO 14001 certification often depends on your business's size, maturity, and existing approach to managing risk, amongst other factors. But the standard process to becoming ISO 14001 certified includes three main steps.

Stage 1 Audit - document review and planning: Your auditor will review the design and documentation of your management system - in most cases, this is carried out remotely.
Stage 2 Audit - evaluating your implementation: Your auditor will evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of your existing EMS in line with the requirements of ISO 14001. If there are no non-conformities, you'll receive your certification. This stage can be carried out remotely or on-site.
Promote your ISO 14001 certification: Your certification demonstrates a commitment to internationally recognised best practices and continual improvement - helping you win new business and meet stakeholder demands. If your organisation uses more than one management system, such as Quality (ISO 9001), or Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001), SQNet can provide a coordinated assessment and surveillance programme to avoid duplication, save time and reduce costs.

Certification costs will depend on the size and complexity of your organisation and the maturity of its existing management system.

Clauses 0 to 3: Introduction, Scope, References, Terms and Definitions.
Clause 4: Context of the organisation.
Clause 5: Leadership and commitment.
Clause 6: Planning for the QMS.
Clause 7: Support & resource management.
Clause 8: Operational planning and control.
Clause 9: Performance evaluation.
Clause 10: Improvement actions.